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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,262.58, 464,036.02 and 183,302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,262.58, 464,036.02 and 183,302.18 is: 252,953.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,262.58 : 464,036.02 = 183,302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,262.58/464,036.02 = 183,302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,262.58x = 464,036.02 × 183,302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,262.58x = 85,058,811,286.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,058,811,286.09/336,262.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,953.55

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